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In loving memory
Robert Harold Giesige
June 11, 1925 – September 16, 2001
Lived 76 years
Most Pure Heart Of Mary Catholic Cemetery · SHELBY, Ohio
In service to country
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Robert served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Life story
Robert "Bob" married the love of his life Marie on June 7th, 1947. They raised five children. Bob was a trucker for yellow freight for 35 years. Bob loved to camp and travel with his wife after retirement. Bob spent years a security guard at the Shelby depot to pass time. Bob's favorite activity was spending time with his family who he loved dearly.
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1925
Born June 11
1928
Robert was 3 when Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin
1939
Robert was 14 when "Gone with the Wind" premiered in Atlanta
1945
Robert was 20 when the war in Europe ended on V-E Day
1950
Robert was 25 when the Korean War began
1962
Robert was 37 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1976
Robert was 51 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1981
Robert was 56 when MTV began broadcasting
1995
Robert was 70 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2000
Robert was 75 when "Survivor" launched the reality TV boom
2001
Passed away September 16, age 76
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